Assistant Facilities Technician

Houston Methodist; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks a Facilities Technician Assistant to support maintenance tasks within its facilities. This entry-level position involves assisting with plumbing, electrical, HVAC repairs, and general maintenance under supervision. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Willingness to learn and assist with various maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing safety and preventative maintenance inspections.
• Retrieves repair parts and assists with daily operations.
• Follows safety standards while performing job duties.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Facilities Technician Assistant position is an entry-level position which is responsible for assisting facility personnel in the completion of tasks by performing various aspects of work associated with their shop/department for maintenance of Houston Methodist facilities. Under supervision, this position supports performing safety and preventative maintenance, inspections and assists in obtaining materials associated with their shop/department. The Facilities Technician Assistant position supports basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting repairs/requests as appropriate and under instruction from leadership.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interacts in a positive, professional manner, including active listening with patients, medical staff and co-workers.

• Fosters teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Seeks guidance from team members when needed and applies feedback to improve outcomes.

• Actively participates in meetings, huddles and with other team members using positive communication. Applies expected behavior and actions with team members, which contributes towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in inspections on a routine basis and identifies maintenance opportunities and escalates appropriately.

• Retrieves repair parts, shop tools and other items as specified and assists with daily operations of the facility.

• Seeks out additional information and reference materials, or guidance, to gain clarification to make effective repairs.

• Assists with general maintenance repair and preventative maintenance inspections to include HVAC, electrical and plumbing, as appropriate, in compliance with codes, ordinances and statutes.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives daily work activities and maintains set timelines as determined by leadership to optimize response time.

• Follows safety standards, policies and procedures established for the department and hospital and conducts all procedures accordingly. Maintains awareness of environment and uses great caution while navigating various work areas.

• Uses tools and equipment to perform the job in an efficient, effective and safe manner.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with capturing accurate and complete documentation of work orders.

• Maintains the use and care of commonly used equipment and tools; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, reducing incidental overtime, and complete daily assigned tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assumes responsibility for growth and development by participating in in-services programs and continuing education. Completes and updates My Development Plan and discusses with management.

• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technician.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE